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F254 NLP

1988 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,667 mi
Last recorded50,667 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF254 NLP
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2007 50,667 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 50,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Play in nearside front shock absober top mounting

How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?

Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,123
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
128,867
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66,636
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,798
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19,354
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14,650
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,270
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F254 NLP is a 1988 Fiat Panda in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 64,709 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Panda fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66,636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F254 NLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Panda typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 38 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F254 NLP?

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What year was F254 NLP registered?

F254 NLP is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 15 August 1988.

Is F254 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F254 NLP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F254 NLP have outstanding finance?

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